replace

verb

re·place ri-ˈplās How to pronounce replace (audio)

replaced; replacing; replaces

transitive verb

: to restore to a former place or position

replace cards in a file

: to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor

: to put something new in the place of

replace a worn carpet

replaceable

ri-ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce replace (audio)

adjective

replacer noun

Example Sentences

Will computers ever completely replace books? Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags. She was hired to replace the previous manager. I replaced the old rug with a new one. They recently replaced the old phone system. The team's manager was replaced last season. The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. I guess it's finally time to replace the stove. He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Right-hander Trevor Kelley was recalled from Class AAA Nashville to replace Lauer on the 26-man roster.

Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 With the queen’s death, the U.K. has begun an imperial-sized rebrand that will slowly replace her image and title with that of the new king, Charles III.

Eliot Brown, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 For now, the moon rocket remains on the launchpad while engineers replace the seal on an interface between the liquid hydrogen feed line and the launcher.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 The brand does offer a lifetime warranty and will replace or repair defective mattresses under certain conditions.

Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 Here is a partial list of the objects and symbols on which Charles’ semblance will replace those of his mother.

Rachel Elbaum, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Airport officials have high hopes of building a permanent, two-gate terminal that will replace the modular structure.

al, 8 Sep. 2022 Sony posted a brief announcement online confirming the resignation and revealing that Lin Tau will replace Ito as Representative Director and Executive Vice President at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 Two Democrats will compete to replace the lone Republican currently on the council, Chris Cate, who faces term limits.

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 See More

replace

verb

as in to supersede

to take the place of the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

supersede
supplant
substitute
displace
relieve
usurp
displant
preempt
cut out

as in to restore

to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

restore
return
reconvey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

take
remove

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of replace are displace, supersede, and supplant. While all these words mean "to put out of a usual or proper place or into the place of another," replace implies a filling of a place once occupied by something lost, destroyed, or no longer usable or adequate.

replaced the broken window

The words displace and replace are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, displace implies an ousting or dislodging.

war had displaced thousands

While the synonyms supersede and replace are close in meaning, supersede implies replacing a person or thing that has become superannuated, obsolete, or otherwise inferior.

the new edition supersedes all previous ones

The synonyms supplant and replace are sometimes interchangeable, but supplant implies either a dispossessing or usurping of another's place, possessions, or privileges or an uprooting of something and its replacement with something else.

was abruptly supplanted in her affections by another

单词	replace
释义	replace verb re·place ri-ˈplās replaced; replacing; replaces transitive verb 1 : to restore to a former place or position replace cards in a file 2 : to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor 3 : to put something new in the place of replace a worn carpet replaceable ri-ˈplā-sə-bəl adjective replacer noun Synonyms cut out displace displant relieve substitute supersede supplant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Will computers ever completely replace books? Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags. She was hired to replace the previous manager. I replaced the old rug with a new one. They recently replaced the old phone system. The team's manager was replaced last season. The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. I guess it's finally time to replace the stove. He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf. See More Recent Examples on the Web Right-hander Trevor Kelley was recalled from Class AAA Nashville to replace Lauer on the 26-man roster. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 With the queen’s death, the U.K. has begun an imperial-sized rebrand that will slowly replace her image and title with that of the new king, Charles III. Eliot Brown, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 For now, the moon rocket remains on the launchpad while engineers replace the seal on an interface between the liquid hydrogen feed line and the launcher. Katie Hunt, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 The brand does offer a lifetime warranty and will replace or repair defective mattresses under certain conditions. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 Here is a partial list of the objects and symbols on which Charles’ semblance will replace those of his mother. Rachel Elbaum, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Airport officials have high hopes of building a permanent, two-gate terminal that will replace the modular structure. al, 8 Sep. 2022 Sony posted a brief announcement online confirming the resignation and revealing that Lin Tau will replace Ito as Representative Director and Executive Vice President at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 Two Democrats will compete to replace the lone Republican currently on the council, Chris Cate, who faces term limits. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition replace verb re·place ri-ˈplās replaced; replacing 1 : to put back in a former or proper place Please replace your book on the shelf. 2 : to take the place of DVDs have replaced videotape. 3 : to put something new in the place of I'll gladly replace the broken dish. replace verb 1 as in to supersede to take the place of the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance supersede supplant substitute displace relieve usurp displant preempt cut out 2 as in to restore to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf Synonyms & Similar Words restore return reconvey Antonyms & Near Antonyms take remove Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of replace are displace, supersede, and supplant. While all these words mean "to put out of a usual or proper place or into the place of another," replace implies a filling of a place once occupied by something lost, destroyed, or no longer usable or adequate. replaced the broken window The words displace and replace are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, displace implies an ousting or dislodging. war had displaced thousands While the synonyms supersede and replace are close in meaning, supersede implies replacing a person or thing that has become superannuated, obsolete, or otherwise inferior. the new edition supersedes all previous ones The synonyms supplant and replace are sometimes interchangeable, but supplant implies either a dispossessing or usurping of another's place, possessions, or privileges or an uprooting of something and its replacement with something else. was abruptly supplanted in her affections by another
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